Quick Portfolio Update [SuperKakis]

Dear SuperKakis,

I wanted to share some updates from our model portfolio as the latest earnings season is still ongoing.

Based on our model portfolio performance above, i think its still not so bad - Occidental Petroleum is down -10% but its a core position for Warren Buffett. Alphabet and Dell are hammered by DeepSeek so its understandable.

Now lets shift our attention to some of our key stocks which recently released results and are worth discussing:

Futu Holdings Ltd (FUTU) - better known as MooMoo
Futu’s recent earnings report is really solid - with double digit growth to all operational and financial metrics.

They seem have exceeded market expectations, as its share price surged by roughly 8% to around 105.64 USD.

On top of that,

This robust performance reinforces Futu’s growing momentum in the fintech space and reflects investors’ confidence in its business outlook.

Alphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
Alphabet’s latest quarterly results have translated into a modest decline in its share price.

Trading at about 187.14 USD – down approximately 6.11 USD – the market reaction seems to be weighing concerns over slower-than-expected revenue growth and rising expenses.

While these headwinds have led to a temporary pullback, we remain focused on Alphabet’s long-term potential given its dominant market position.

Personally, I am so intertwined with its ecosystem and cannot imagine life without these:

• Gmail

• Google maps

• Youtube

• Android (powering my Samsung)

• Not to mention even Waymo (EVs) and Gemini AI etc…
  

Nike Inc (NKE)
Nike’s financial update, unfortunately, didn’t meet investor expectations. The shares fell roughly 3.06 USD to 68.68 USD, a decline of around 4.5%.

This drop appears to be driven by pressures on margins and softer consumer demand in some regions.

We continue to monitor Nike closely as it navigates these challenges while working to drive efficiency and growth in its global operations.

For one, I really like Nike’s new CEO as he understands its all about branding that makes Nike stand out among its peers.

Read more here: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/nikes-new-ceo-plans-go-back-basics-brand-overhaul-effort-2024-12-20/

Walt Disney Co (DIS)
Walt Disney recently reported its Q1 FY25 earnings, and the results underscore the company’s creative and financial strength.

Revenues grew by 5% to $24.7 billion, while income before taxes jumped 27% to $3.7 billion and adjusted EPS rising 44% to $1.76.
Key highlights include:

• Entertainment: Strong box office performance, with blockbusters like Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King contributing to impressive content and licensing results.

• Streaming: Continued progress in building streaming profitability, with strategic enhancements in Disney+ and related services.

• Experiences: While the domestic parks segment was modestly challenged by the impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene (roughly a $120 million impact), international parks delivered a robust 28% increase in operating income.

In his executive commentary, CEO Bob Iger emphasized that the quarter’s results reflect Disney’s “creative and financial strength” as the company advances key strategic growth initiatives.

Overall, these results reflect a varied earnings landscape across our portfolio. While Futu continues to impress, Alphabet and Nike are facing short-term pressures—and Disney’s results, though mixed, point to strong long-term fundamentals despite some operational headwinds.

What’s Next?

I’d love to know your thoughts on these stocks!

Share your ideas and ask questions in our private Telegram group: https://t.me/+ZDdDP3-X02pkZjk1.

Looking forward to more discussions and growth together. As always, thank you for being part of SuperKakis!

Warm regards,
James “glued to market updates” Yeo